- Enrollment
- 1,184
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Germantown, TN
Houston High School
Federal NCES profile for Houston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470015102001
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Tennessee.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Germantown · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 1,806
- students enrolled
Houston High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Germantown, TN.
School address
District: Germantown · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015102001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Houston High School held near 1,932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 110.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 470015102001 · Germantown, TN High · MID · TRAD
1,806 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale Elementary School (1,184 students)
Houston High School held near 1,932 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 104.3 → 110.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Houston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Houston High School
1,806 students
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary School
1,184 students
- Houston Middle
Houston Middle School
972 students
- Forest Hill El 698
Forest Hill Elementary School
698 students
- Dogwood Elemen 663
Dogwood Elementary School
663 students
- Farmington Ele 646
Farmington Elementary School
646 students
What this shows Houston High School reports 1,806 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston High School compares
Houston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,806 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,806
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
African American 15.5%
Asian 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Houston High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 29
District finance for Germantown reports $11,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Hill Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dogwood Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools in Germantown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,806 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston High School
How many students attend Houston High School?
Houston High School has 1,806 students enrolled. It is a high school in Germantown, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,938 (2022-23) → 1,932 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston High School is 17.4:1, which is 14% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston High School?
The largest demographic group at Houston High School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Germantown, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston High School?
Houston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston High School rank among public schools in Germantown?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston High School ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Germantown, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Germantown on the city page.
What other schools are in Germantown?
Besides Houston High School, Germantown also operates Riverdale Elementary School (1,184 students), Houston Middle School (972 students), and Forest Hill Elementary School (698 students). See the Germantown district page for the complete list.